Holiday rental property in the Dordogne with pool & grounds

Introduction

Located in private grounds, this large, manor-style, detached property is just a 5 minute walk from the centre of Sarlat-la-Canéda.

The property sits high above the town, set back from a single country lane. Superb views over the town and countryside from the dining and pool terraces.

Sarlat is one of the prettiest towns in France; winding, cobbled streets with houses dating back to the 15th century. Stroll down from the house to all amenities including an array of traditional restaurants and lovely, pavement cafés and bars.

The property itself is spread over two floors with four bedrooms and three bathrooms; the master suite is a wonderful split-level room with elevated ensuite bathroom behind stained glass doors with its central bath and views down the valley.

UK satellite TV and Wi-Fi internet access.

Lovely private grounds with several dining terraces and large pool 9 x 4m with surrounding deck.

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Accommodation

Entrance hall

Fully fitted kitchen with gas range hob, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer

Living / dining room with large fireplace, TV with UK satellite channels, DVD and CD player. Wi-Fi internet access. Beamed ceiling, door to rear terrace

Bedroom 1, small single

Bedroom 2, double

Separate bathroom with WC, bath / shower and hand basin. Washing machine and dryer

Stairs to 1st floor:

Bedroom 3, double and single bed

Separate bathroom with shower and twin hand basins

Separate WC

Bedroom 4, double with flat-screen TV. Split level with ensuite bathroom with central bath / shower, WC and hand basin

EXTERIOR:

Private pool (raised) 9 x 4 x 1.5m with decking

Grassed areas and mature garden

Two dining terraces with table and chairs and BBQ

Private drive and plenty of parking

 Photo gallery for Le Manoir Plantier de Sarlat, ref: 24035

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Prices

SPECIAL OFFER:
Aug 30th - Sept 6th 2008. Now only £1495 (was £1795)

 Prices / Booking / Availability - full details

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Local Information

The property is located on a single-track lane running through pretty countryside, only a 5 min walk from the centre of Sarlat.

Sarlat-le-Canéda is a beautifully picturesque town in the heart of the Dordogne; a charming and busy traditional village with all amenities which is the capital of Perigord. Many good restaurants and cafés to discover. Excellent market on Saturday.

Sarlat Tennis Club - less than five minutes drive away and welcomes visitors for a modest fee.

Lots of Golf courses nearby. Nearest is Montfort about 15 minutes.

Hot air ballooning, various local companies. Micro-lite air craft, and light aircraft flights available from Domme Sarlat Airport.

Paintball, very good site near Roque Gegeac. Roque-Gageac (approx 15 mins) is a stunningly beautiful village under the towering cliffs. The village regularly wins France's 'Prettiest Village' competition. Good canoeing centre here.

Competing with La Roque-Gageac in the prettiness stakes is the village of Carennac. Elevated just above the south bank of the river, it is best known for its typical Quercy architecture and Romanesque priory. Further Romanesque art at the St Pierre church in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne.

Perhaps the most famous of the Dordogne tourist attractions are the cave paintings around Les Eyzies. There are more pre-historic caves in this area than you could ever visit in a day ! Les Eyzies lies at the heart of an unspoilt area of great natural beauty with rolling hills, tranquil rivers and fascinating cliff and rock formations. It has some of the world's most beautiful caves with outstanding stalactite and stalagmite cristallisations. And the cave-lined Vézère valley has been classified as a heritage site by UNESCO. The most well-known of all is the cave at Lascaux which was discovered in 1940. The paintings date back some 17,000 years.

Brantome is a very popular and pretty town. Well worth a visit, there are several churches and abbeys to discover as well as the Musée de Reve et Miniatures. Perhaps the best thing to do in the town is to firstly take a stroll along the beautiful balustraded river banks and then to choose your evening fayre at one of the many excellent restaurants.

Just north of Brantome is the hamlet of Villars. The hamlet itself is unexciting, but it is surrounded by lovely countryside and is a great base from which to explore Chateau de Puyguilhem and St Jean de Cole. The Grottes de Villars (pre-historic caves) are just past the hamlet and were discovered in 1958 and feature cave paintings.

Canoeing on the Dordogne is hugely popular. There are rental centres on almost every curve and corner of the river. Some of the bigger centres are based at La Roque-Gageac, Martel, Argentat and Beynac.

Bergerac airport (RyanAir flights) approximately 70 min.

 Map location for Sarlat-la-Canéda

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